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  • Growing Up Kochiyama w/ special guest Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson
    Jun 30 2025

    On this episode, Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) welcome special guest Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson, granddaughter of the legendary activist Yuri Kochiyama. Akemi discusses her ongoing work to preserve and share her grandmother’s powerful legacy, including efforts to manage Yuri’s archival materials and expand public access for students, educators, and communities committed to justice. She is the co-director of the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project and co-editor of Passing It On: A Memoir by Yuri Kochiyama.

    To learn more about Yuri Kochiyama and the work Akemi is doing, visit yurikochiyama.com.

    If you enjoy our conversations and want to help us keep creating, you can support the podcast via Cash App at $seedzofrevolution. Every contribution helps us grow the movement.

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    1 h et 28 min
  • How I Became A Shakur w/ special guest Talib Shakur
    Jun 16 2025

    Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) return with Part 2 of Season 4's "Growing Up" series, joined by special guest Talib Shakur (@tnmobiledetailing). In this powerful episode, Talib discusses his upcoming documentary, How I Became A Shakur, which chronicles the deeply personal journey of discovering in adulthood that he is the son of Dr. Mutulu Shakur, a name he had heard throughout his life from his next door neighbors and larger community. He reflects on legacy, identity, honor, and the responsibility of protecting the Shakur name.

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    1 h et 21 min
  • Growing Up Hampton w/ Chairman Dr. Fred Hampton, Jr.
    Dec 10 2024

    In this powerful episode Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) sit down with Chairman Dr. Fred Hampton Jr. (@officialchairmanfredhamptonjr) to discuss his journey as the son of revolutionaries and his role in carrying forward the legacy of his father, Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. and mother, Mama Akua Njeri. From the lessons of growing up Hampton to the ongoing fight for liberation, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, love, and revolution.

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    1 h et 12 min
  • Growing Up Sadiki w/ special guest Ksisay Sadiki
    Nov 25 2024

    Do you know who Kamau Sadiki is? If not, this episode is a must-listen. Join Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) in conversation with Ksisay, the loving and devoted daughter of Kamau Sadiki, as she shares her personal reflections on her father—a quiet warrior, revolutionary, and political prisoner. Kamau’s life is a testament to resilience, love, and the fight for liberation.

    Through Ksisay’s powerful narrative, we explore his legacy, the sacrifices he has made, and the urgent call for his freedom. What’s the call? Free ’Em All!

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    1 h et 14 min
  • Growing Up Shoatz w/ special guests Sharon Shoatz and Russell Shoatz, III
    Nov 11 2024

    In this powerful season premiere episode, Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) sit down with Sharon and Russell Shoatz, III (@russellshoatz3rd) to explore I Am Maroon!!! (@_iammaroon), the incredible story of Russell “Maroon” Shoatz—a true hero, revolutionary, and liberator. Join us as we dive into the life of a legend from the perspective of his children.

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    1 h et 21 min
  • Love My Community As Myself
    Aug 26 2024

    On this episode, Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) engage in conversation with Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and her campaign manager N'eeekah Amunah Talmeedyahu (@house0fbalance12) about Princess Mdaiyah's inspiring campaign for Hancock County Commissioner, District 2. Tune in as we discuss her vision, strategies, and the significance of her candidacy. Princess Mdaiyah for President!

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    40 min
  • Reflections of a Musical Revolutionary
    Jun 25 2024

    Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) welcome back their beloved Baba Bilal Sunni-Ali to the podcast. In recognition of Black Music Appreciation Month, Baba Bilal reflects on his life journey of creating revolutionary music.

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    53 min
  • Educate to Liberate: Tamu Sana Kanyama Preparatory Academy
    Jun 10 2024

    Aynda Kanyama Jackson and her daughter Ebony Jackson of Tamu Sana Kanyama Preparatory Academy, an African-centered high school in Atlanta, GA, join Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) in continuing the discussion on the critical importance of educational institutions that are holistically liberating.

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    49 min